May 2026

El Niño could spare Negros Occidental – PAGASA

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecasted that Negros Occidental may be spared from the worst effects of the strong to very strong El Niño phenomenon expected to affect parts of the

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NegOcc bags hosting gig of IFOAM Organic World Congress

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) Organics International has officially partnered with Negros Island Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development, Inc. (NISARD) for the hosting of the 22nd IFOAM Organic World Congress and General Assembly

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Capitol distributes livestock, poultry projects

The Negros Occidental provincial government on Thursday distributed 1,546 heads of swine, sheep, and poultry worth P525,000 to farmer associations, local government units (LGUs), and institutional partners as part of its continuing livelihood and animal productivity programs. Governor Eugenio Jose

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Victorias City launches priority development agenda

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The “ASTIG Victorias 2028” Priority Development Agenda of Mayor Abelardo Bantug III was launched on May 28, marking the start of the city’s long-term blueprint for sustainable, inclusive, and transformative development. The ASTIG Victorias 2028 agenda

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City sues brgy kap over sidewalk carwash biz

• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) has filed administrative and criminal charges before the Office of the Ombudsman against the Barangay 16 captain for allegedly operating a business that blocks a public sidewalk. The complaint stems

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LGU employee arrested with P10K in shabu

• THERESA MAE DULMAN A suspected high-value drug target working as a job order employee for the La Libertad local government unit was arrested during a joint buy-bust operation in Barangay Martilo, La Libertad, Negros Oriental, on Thursday morning. The

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SP warns Bacolodnons of heat stroke dangers

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution urging all Bacolodnons to observe precautionary measures against heat stroke was approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod Tuesday. The resolution authored by Councilor Em Ang said recent advisories and weather reports continue to record dangerously

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COMELEC-NIR debunks claims of BSKE postponement

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Commission on Elections in the Negros Island Region (COMELEC-NIR) dismissed circulating reports claiming that the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for November 2, 2026, will no longer push through, describing it as

Two arrested after shootout with Bacolod cops

• THERESA MAE DULMAN Two suspects were arrested in a hot pursuit operation on Wednesday, after tailing and opening fire on undercover police intelligence operatives along Magsaysay Avenue in Barangay Singcang Airport, Bacolod City. Authorities identified the apprehended suspects as

UTP Elite Eight Playoffs set in San Carlos City

The fourth edition of the highly anticipated UTP Elite Eight Playoffs is set to take place from June 4 to 9, in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. Considered the flagship event of Unified Tennis Philippines (UTP), the Elite Eight Playoffs

Bacolod gives smart TVs to public schools

• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Bacolod City Government officially turned over 222 smart televisions to 70 public schools to strengthen digital learning in local classrooms. Funded through a P7.34 million allocation from the Special Education Fund, the project aims to

SP to cops: Intensify visibility

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod is urging the Bacolod City Police Office – Philippine National Police to intensify police visibility, and crime prevention measures following the recent hold-up incident involving a doctor in Brgy. 19, Bacolod City.